Clemson University Cheerleading

Program ObjectiveThe Clemson University Cheerleading Program is a University activity sponsored and funded by the Athletic Department. The primary responsibility of the Cheerleading Program is to support the Clemson Athletics sports teams through crowd involvement efforts using cheers, signs, partner stunts, motions, dancing (females), pyramids, and tumbling. Team members are expected to uphold, reflect, and project the goals, ideals, and image of Clemson University.

Team DescriptionsLarge Coed:The Large Coed Cheerleading Team performs at home football games, home men’s basketball games, select home volleyball games, and select away football games. They also travel to men’s basketball post season games and bowl games when applicable. Generally, 18-22 members are chosen at the spring tryout. Later additions to the team may be added at the discretion of the spirit squad coordinator and/or head coach.

All Girl: The All Girl Cheerleading Team performs at home football games, home women’s basketball games, select home volleyball games, and select away football games. They also travel to post season women’s basketball games and the ACC Football Championship game when applicable. Generally, 18-24 members are chosen at the spring tryout. Later additions to the team may be added at the discretion of the spirit squad coordinator and/or head coach.

Academic Requirements

Must be a full time student with a minimum of 12 credit hours as an undergraduate or 9 credit hours as a graduate student.
Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.0.

CommitmentBoth teams practice 2-3 times a week (6-8pm) and participate in strength and conditioning workouts twice a week (6:30-7:30am). All team members are expected to participate in community services events on campus and in the community. Team members must develop and maintain strong time management skills to successfully balance academic and athletic obligations.

Minimum Skill RequirementsFemales:

Standing Back Tuck or Standing Full
Strong Motion Technique and Sportsmanship/Enthusiasm
Triple Toe Touch Back Tuck
Standing 1 or 2 Back Handspring to a Layout or Full
Round Off Back Handspring Layout or Full (specialty passes recommended)

Males:

Toss Hands Extension
Toss Extension
Strong Motion Technique and Sportsmanship/Enthusiasm
Toss Hands Liberty
Toss Liberty
Tumbling is recommended, but not required.

ScholarshipsScholarships are distributed based on number of years on the team. All cheerleaders who are in good standing with the Spirit Program qualify to earn money towards their student account every year.

1^st year members – $750.00 (split $375 per semester)
2^nd year members – $1,000.00 (split $500 per semester)
3^rd year members – $1,500.00 (split $750 per semester)
4^th year members – $1,500.00 (split $750 per semester)

TryoutsSpring Tryouts are held every April. Typically, a spring tryout fills both teams; however if any spots are open, a fall tryout will be held. For more information, visit our tryout webpage.